FOR STARTUPS
Move from ambition
to a working plan.
Investor mapping and relevant introductions. Outbound pipeline without early hiring. CRM structure, multilingual support, and MENA entry.
Explore startup supportA Vanguard Services S.A.L. pillar.
Operators who
support founders.
Company research. Relevant investor introductions. Hands-on support for the business behind the pitch.
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VANGUARD VC ARMPART OF VANGUARD SERVICES S.A.L.
WHERE THE WORK STARTS
Beirut roots.
Global reach.
Based in Beirut. Focused on useful connections and practical support across markets.
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CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT
What brings you here?
Build the business behind the pitch.
Explore investor introductions, a repeatable sales pipeline, clearer CRM systems, and MENA market entry.
THE CORE OF THE VC ARM
Discover.
Connect.
Execute.
Research the company. Find the relevant conversation. Put operating support behind the next stage.
01 / DISCOVER
Understand the company.
Relationship-led sourcing. A structured look at the founder, market, product, and traction.
02 / CONNECT
Make the introduction relevant.
Investor mapping and warm introductions where stage, thesis, and interest align.
03 / EXECUTE
Support the business behind the round.
Sales, CRM, and customer operations that help a company act on its next stage.
SERVICES BY AUDIENCE
Different needs.
One operating foundation.
Move from ambition
FOR INVESTORS
Get a clearer view.
Back stronger execution.
Structured company research. Relevant founder introductions. Sales capacity, GTM visibility, and regional support for the companies you back.
Explore investor supportHOW I WORK
A clear need.
A practical next step.
- 01 / UNDERSTAND
I start with the need.
I look at the stage, market, current traction, and the specific help being requested.
- 02 / ASSESS
I assess the fit.
I review the evidence and the questions that still need an answer.
- 03 / ACT
I agree a next step.
A relevant introduction, deeper research, or an operating scope. Responsibilities stay clear.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Operators.
Accountable people.
The Vanguard Services S.A.L. leadership behind the VC arm.
Ayman W. Khalil
Co-Founder, General Director & Head of Venture
Vanguard Services S.A.L.Leads venture direction, founder relationships, and commercial support.
Dr. Wissam El Solh
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Vanguard Services S.A.L.Brings company-building and investment experience.
Dr. Rassem El Zaouk
Board Member
Vanguard Services S.A.L.Brings investment banking and capital markets experience.
Ismat Mjalled
Co-Founder & COO
Vanguard Services S.A.L.Leads the people, processes, and delivery behind the work.
Sarah Al Atrash
Head of Business Development
Vanguard Services S.A.L.Connects founder and investor needs with the right operating support.
BEFORE THE FIRST CALL
Clear questions.
Direct answers.
Who is this for?
Founders building an early-stage business, and investors looking for company research, relevant introductions, or operating support for the companies they back.
How does this connect to Vanguard Services?
This is the VC arm of Vanguard Services S.A.L. Same company. Our operators and delivery teams back the work.
Does an introduction mean an investment?
An introduction does not mean an investment. Investors decide independently. Fit and mutual interest guide every introduction.
What happens after I share a company?
I review the company, stage, market, and stated need. The next step may be more research, a relevant introduction, or a scoped delivery conversation.
Can startups get hands-on growth support?
Yes. Support can include dedicated SDRs, prospect research, CRM setup, follow-up, reporting, and multilingual customer support. The scope is agreed before work starts.
Can investors discuss MENA opportunities?
Yes. The work can include regional company research, commercial context, and market-entry support for the companies they back.
Is a conversation a commitment?
No. An intake or call does not imply an investment, an introduction, or a delivery commitment. Any next step is agreed separately.
THE NEXT STEP
Start with the right conversation.
Share the company, the priority, and where support could help.
THE COMPANY BEHIND THIS PILLAR
Vanguard Services S.A.L. is our parent company. A Beirut-based outsourcing and revenue infrastructure business. ISO 9001:2015. Our operators and delivery teams run the work.